Since its inception in 1963, the Daytona has developed slowly but surely. From the original hand wound movement to an automatic one; from tritium to the superior Rolex Chromalight, the Daytona has never stopped evolving. Despite changes to virtually every single component, Rolex Daytonas of old and new are united by being the superlative chronographs of each generation.

The present lot, a white gold Daytona 116519LN, is a culmination of all of Rolex’s developments until its launch in 2017. In addition to the automatic movement and Chromalight mentioned, this watch features an imperishable Cerachrom bezel, a parachrom overcoiled hairspring for accuracy and an Oysterflex bracelet for comfort. However, the most remarkable feature of this watch compared to non-precious metal references is perhaps hidden in plain sight: the white gold case on this Daytona is forged from Rolex’s very own foundry, allowing it to create its proprietary gold alloys and to achieve a quality and consistency that no other watch manufactures can claim.

For a gold watch that boasts all these impressive innovations, this Daytona is extremely understated and enjoyable to wear. It is for the ladies and gentlemen who understand the values of subtlety, comfort and practicality. This present lot is in fantastic condition and comes with all its full accessories.